Thread: If you could have only one rifle

tikka 7mm08 job done

Originally Posted by Spudattack

If you were only allowed 1 rifle...
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Quite interesting seeing the difference in replies between this thread and the linked one I started a few years ago.

Quite amazing how fashions change


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Yes, very interesting. Looks like the bigger cartridges were more popular a few years ago.

Originally Posted by GDMP

I reckon if Ruger came out with a Scout configuration in the cheaper Ruger American, it could be a very good seller for them....

Yes, the weight and the AI mag put me off their .223 scout.

One of these would be sweet.


https://www.doveguns.com/product-pag...ag-scout-rifle

25/06 if only hunting with it, 24" barrel three loads 110 ELDx 117 BTSP 117 RN
The one I have has a 26.5" Barrel and a 3-12x56 scope.

Originally Posted by shooternz

25/06 if only hunting with it, 24" barrel three loads 110 ELDx 117 BTSP 117 RN
The one I have has a 26.5" Barrel and a 3-12x56 scope.

Now here’s a cartridge you don’t hear of much these days...

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

Just ONE rifle? ...I can't believe you'd all want to carry on living!!!

Give it time....it might not be a choice...


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Originally Posted by GDMP

I reckon if Ruger came out with a Scout configuration in the cheaper Ruger American,it could be a very good seller for them....

Howa do a 308 scout. Comes with mag and option flush dbm, iron sights 18” barrel

Got mine right here.


Kimber Montana, 6.5CM, 24" 1:8 Trueflite barrel

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Choices and tally so far. 308 winning, closely followed by .223, then .270 and 7mm latte

17HMR x1
.223 x5
6x45 x1
.243 x1
6mm CM x1
25/303 x1
25/06 x1
260 x2
6.5x55 x1
6.5 CM x2
6.5 PRC x1
270 x3
7mm08 x3
.284 x1
7mmSAUM x1
7mmRM x1
7mm STW x1
.308 x6
300BLK x1
30/30 x1
30/06 x1
300WM x1
.50 Muzzle loader x1
12g x1

260 for me

I have a .223 and a .260, the .223 seems to be the main one that leaves the safe these days.

Originally Posted by Tahr

When I'm prime minister I'm banning pumpkins and .270's.

Well I'm not voting for you. Pumpkin is about the only vege with some substance I'm allowed to soak in fat and eat.

Other than that it would be a close call between the 2x3's. Since I only shoot small game it would have to be the 223. I think the 243 is slightly more versatile, but a bit much to feed on a lot of small game.

My only centerfire ,20inch 7saum.
Does it all big and small, close and far.

Hell that's a tough call, for the bigger game and longer ranges I like the 300 Win Mag. Smaller deer and the pest animals a 243 , but we can only choose one so it would be the Win mag.
(I Think)

Ooohhh! That’s some flash kit there @Pongo12 Probably worth more than everything I currently own....